NAICS 323117: Books Printing
Books Printing is NAICS code 323117. A business is small under it with 1,250 employees or fewer. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,250 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $5.9 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 26%
- Small businesses registered
- 432
Open federal contracts for books printing
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What NAICS 323117 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 323117:
- Almanacs printing and binding without publishing
- Almanacs printing without publishing
- Books printing and binding without publishing
- Books printing without publishing
- Dictionaries printing and binding without publishing
- Dictionaries printing without publishing
- Encyclopedias printing and binding without publishing
- Encyclopedias printing without publishing
- Fiction books printing and binding without publishing
- Fiction books printing without publishing
- Music books printing or printing and binding without publishing
- Nonfiction books printing and binding without publishing
- Nonfiction books printing without publishing
- Pamphlets printing and binding without publishing
The index lists 29 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 323117
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 323117, your business must have 1,250 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys books printing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 323117 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $8.4 million |
| Agency for International Development | $7.8 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $3.9 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.8 million |
| Department of State | $819,058 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | $741,452 |
| District of Columbia Courts | $689,886 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $665,517 |
Set-asides on open 323117 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Your competition
432 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 323117, most of them in California (57), Florida (44), Texas (42), Virginia (26) and Illinois (22). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 323117 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $12.6 million |
| FY2025 | $5.9 million |
| FY2026 | $9.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- 323113 Commercial Screen Printing
- 323120 Support Activities for Printing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 323117?
323117 is the 2022 NAICS code for Books Printing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as almanacs printing and binding without publishing, almanacs printing without publishing, books printing and binding without publishing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 323117?
1,250 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for books printing?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 323117 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $5.9 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 323117 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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